Preface iii Acknowledgements v PART 1 Thinking About Studying Law 1 1 What Is Law? 3 2 Four Reasons for Studying Law 17 3 Why Not Just Do a Conversion Course? 35 4 But Is Law the Right Subject for Me? 45 PART 2 Preparing to Study Law 63 5 Arguing Effectively (1): Logical Arguments 65 6 Arguing Effectively (2): Speculative Arguments 85 7 Choosing a University 97 8 The LNAT and Other Law Tests 109 9 Tips for Interview 121 10 Some Traps to Avoid 131 11 Some Advice Before You Start Your Studies 143 PART 3 Studying Law 149 12 The Challenges Ahead 151 13 A Mini-Dictionary of English Law 165 14 General Tips on Studying Law 187 15 Using a Textbook 195 16 Reading Cases 201 17 A Brief History of Law Repor ting 217 18 Looking at Statutes 225 19 Reading Articles 233 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter 20 Using the Internet 241 Letter 21 Your Teachers and You 243 Letter 22 Your Fellow Students 251 Letter 23 Making the Most of Your Time 253 PART 4 Preparing for Your Exams 257 Letter 24 Writing Essays 259 Letter 25 A Sample Essay 279 Letter 26 Writing a Disser tation 287 Letter 27 Discussing Problem Questions 309 Letter 28 Coping with Stress 325 Letter 29 Tips on Revising 331 Letter 30 Last Advice Before the Exams 341 PART 5 Moving On 347 Letter 31 Preparing for What's Next 349 Letter 32 Some Final Words of Advice 355 APPENDIX A A Proust Questionnaire 361 APPENDIX B Preface: The Tort Wars 363 APPENDIX C Century Insurance v Northern Ireland Road Transport Board [1942] A.C. 509 375 APPENDIX D ‘Reasons for Studying Law' – a speech delivered at Dr Challoner's High School, on January 19, 2012 389
